Double Magnum Château La Tour Figeac - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2005

Wine Advocate

94 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe6/30/2015

The 2005 La Tour Figeac is a stunner of a wine from proprietor Otto Rettenmaier. (The wife of Stéphane Derenoncourt is the consulting winemaker). The estate, which sits on the Pomerol border on what is called the Graves of St.-Emilion, has produced a wine dominated by Merlot, followed by Cabernet Franc. Absolutely extraordinary and one of their great successes, this 2005 is a sleeper of the vintage. Opaque purple, it possesses a beautiful nose of licorice, forest floor, blackberry and cassis fruit. Full-bodied and opulent, with sweet tannin, it is approachable, but with considerable upside still remaining. This wine should continue to drink well for another 15 or more years.

La Revue du Vin de France

17 / 20

the10/20/2014

Ce vin a une profondeur de saveurs très pomerolaises. Les notes de truffe vont s'amplifier. Grande signature.

Wine Advocate

87 / 100

byNeal Martinthe6/29/2009

Tasted single blind at Southwold. Like the Barde-Haut this is a little over-ripe on the nose with notes of damson and black cherries. Nice definition. Very sweet, chewy entry, almost unctuous, thick black cherry, liquorice, sloe and plum. Dense finish but relative to others it just lacks some finesse and poise. Drink 2010-2018. Tasted January 2009.

Wine Advocate

91 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe5/7/2008

This sexy, seductive St.-Emilion is a combination of primarily Merlot and small amounts of Cabernet Franc. Well-integrated acidity, sweet, velvety tannin, and a gorgeous bouquet of black fruits, earth, roasted herbs, cedar, and fruitcake make for a sensual, endearing wine. In the mouth, the silky texture, full body, and chocolate, black cherry, and licorice-infused blackberry flavors add additional opulence and voluptuousness to this beautifully pure, expansively flavored effort. Consume this sleeper of the vintage now and over the next 12 years.

Wine Spectator

90 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe2/22/2008

Jancis Robinson

16.50 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe11/21/2007

So intensely blackcurrant it is almost like Ribena on the nose - pure if simple aromas but htere is a hint of smoke to make it more interesting. Pretty oaky and then dry tannins - tastes more like a primeur wine still.

Wine Advocate

91-94 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe5/4/2007

The 2005 is the finest La Tour Figeac I have ever tasted, primarily because of the consulting winemaker, Stephane Derenoncourt, whose wife, Christine, is director of this estate. Produced from yields of 28 hectoliters per hectare and a final blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, this cuvee achieved a natural alcohol of 14.4%. The purity, richness, extraordinary texture, and notes of blueberries, blackberries, cassis, licorice, pain grille, and white chocolate are as seductive as one could want. In the mouth, there is uncommon texture, opulence, and length. This is a beautifully pure, full-throttle offering from a bio-dynamically farmed vineyard. Don’t miss it as the price is relatively low for the quality level. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2024.

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe5/1/2006

A strong effort from this estate, La Tour Figeac’s 2005 reveals low acidity (unusual for this vintage) as well as sweet black cherry and cassis fruit intermixed with hints of pain grille and herbs. It is opulent, fat, fleshy, and hedonistic. Enjoy it over the next 10-12 years.